Welcome to the home of Accelerate Mississippi.

As the Executive Director of Mississippi’s Office of Workforce Development, I am dedicated to leading our workforce system with a dynamic and proactive approach that aims to transform the lives of our citizens. Our mission is to engineer and continuously improve a state-wide, fully integrated talent development system where Mississippians excel in our dynamic, globally connected economy through effective awareness-building, education, training, and job placement services valued by employers.

Our vision goes beyond individual transformation and embraces the broader reality of Mississippi possessing a world-class workforce aligned to its unique economic portfolio and labor market, driving increased and sustained individual, community, and statewide prosperity. We are committed to creating an environment where economic development and workforce readiness are synonymous. Through strategic partnerships, cutting-edge programs, and unwavering dedication, we aim to drive progress and ensure that Mississippi stands as a beacon of growth and opportunity. Together, we can create a brighter future for our state, our people, and our economy.